The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 229

Chapter 229

-Grayson’s POV-

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The betrayal hadn’t fully sunk in when I first learned the truth about Liam. At the time, I had been too numb, too detached from everything to feel it properly. But standing here now, looking at him–at the man I had once considered a brother- the sting was sharp, cutting through that numbness like a blade to the ribs.

We had grown up together. Fought together. Trusted each other. And yet, all that time, he had harbored a festering hatred beneath the surface.

Liam broke the silence first.

I didn’t expect you to actually survive,” He said, his tone light, but the malice in his eyes unmistakable, “But it doesn’t matter. I can wait a little longer to get the company I deserve.”

1 let his words roll over me, keeping my expression neutral. The thoughtless version of myself–would have reacted. Would have let rage dictate my next move. But now? I had learned control, a different kind of control.

“So what is this?” I asked, tilting my head, “Round two? Or are we on round fifty by now?”

Liam didn’t flinch. He returned my stare with the same emptiness I gave

him.

“I’m here to cut you a deal,” He said, as if it was an act of mercy, “Because I know Elaine will continue to bask in her stupidity and-”

I stepped forward sharply, voice low but lethal, “You keep my cousin’s name out of your mouth, Liam.”

His lips curled into a s

His lips curled into a smirk, “Look at you. Finally embracing family. Good for you.” He let out a breath, shaking his head, “I didn’t come here to have a long conversation. I came to tell you that you’re all going to lose. Whatever little master plan you think you can come up with–it won’t work. Damien has been planning this for twenty–five years. You can’t beat him.”

I didn’t move. I just watched him, waiting for him to get to the point.

And then he did.

“Ava,” He said,“He wants Ava. According to him–and whatever twisted prophecy was started between her ancestors and yours–the full essence in her makes her the most powerful wolf in existence. Even if she doesn’t know how to use it.”

I felt something dark coil in my chest, but I remained silent, forcing him to continue.

“If the essence can be transferred from one vessel to another, then it can be transferred out.” He took a slow step closer, watching me carefully, “That’s the deal I’ve come to offer. I can’t promise all of you will survive this, but if you agree to hand her over, he’ll only take the essence. He’ll leave her and your child alive when he takes over the realm.”

I exhaled slowly, shaking my head, “All that scheming. All that hatred. It really has made you dense.”

and he opened his mouth to respond, but I cut him off,

closing the space between us, “My father wanted me made into something ruthless. Something cold and as much as I hated him for him, that was exactly what I became. I lost sight of everything else. I treated the people around me like they didn’t matter, and I didn’t care. I didn’t let myself care. You think I blame you for hating me?” I let out a bitter chuckle, shaking my head,

flicker of unease passed through

moment you went behind my back?” I continued, my voice dropping lower, “The moment you used Elaine— manipulated her, dragged her into whatever sick little agenda you had?” I shook my head, taking another step forward.

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the moment you sealed your fate.”

tensed, but he

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calm, “if you wanted to kill me, you would have done it already. But I see what you are

flashed with rage, and in a blink, his claws extended as he lunged

was already moving.

air, I sidestepped him easily, my gun already in my hand before he even landed.

shot rang out before he could

side, falling to his knees. He

I murmured, lowering the gun slightly but keeping my finger on the trigger, “You’ll heal.”

his teeth,

will make sure your death is excruciatingly painful

I lifted the gun again

forcing another pained snarl from

already hear footsteps

tucked the gun back into my waistband and turned

shirt, my fingers grazing the still–warm metal of my gun tucked neatly back in place. Liam’s groans of pain echoed faintly behind me, but I

a word, I slid into the backseat, the leather cool against my palms as I leaned back, exhaling through my nose. The door shut with a soft click, sealing me

Let the tension roll through me, then slowly forced

with a sigh, I pulled out

though I had never once used it. My thumb hovered over the call button for a fraction of a second before I pressed it. The

well,” She purred, a breathy lilt to her tone, “I never thought I’d see the day when Grayson

“Don’t make a big deal out of

hear the smirk in

didn’t bother responding to that.

to the point, “I’m ready to give that exclusive

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of silence. Then, she let out a soft hum, amusement still laced in her voice.

her interest unmistakable. “Five years

my jaw, impatience flickering. “Do you want it